THE APPROPRIATE BOUQUET

Flowers are appropriate for just about every occasion. And even though most people give roses for very special occasions, since they are among the finest flowers, there are a host of other bouquet arrangements that send a different message for every event.

Roses, of course, can signify romantic love, or extreme respect and admiration. There is a rose for almost every event, and these flowers are usually easy to find. If you're giving the flowers as a gift, finding out what each rose color means and including a small description in your bouquet will make a nice addition to your present. For example, red roses represent admiration, lavender roses signify enchantment, and yellow roses send a message of joy and friendship. Tulips and carnations are other flowers that represent love as well, since there are red varieties of each flower, a color that denotes passion and desire.

If you want to compliment someone on a job well done, irises are the flowers that most accurately convey this message. These flowers look wonderful garnished with baby's breath, and if you're presenting a child or young person with flowers, including lilacs, a flower that symbolizes youthful innocence, in your bouquet is a nice touch. Heather flowers also go well with this bouquet, since these flowers denote admiration. If you want to let someone know that you think they're beautiful, orchids, flowers that mean 'a belle' are your best bet. Orchids come in four varieties, cymbidium, dendrobium, oncidium, and phalaenopsis. Each type of orchid is different in shape as well, dendrobiums and oncidiums grow in bunches, while cymbidiums and phalaenopses grow as single flowers. Orchids can be used as central flowers for a bouquet, or to compliment other flowers, like the Oriental Lily, which means 'majesty' or the hyacinth, which symbolizes constancy or loyalty.

To welcome someone into the neighborhood, or to make them feel welcome in your home, choose the anthurium, an open heart-shaped flower that is usually red or orange in color. Alstroemeria, another flower that symbolizes friendship, looks wonderful with anthurium, and this combination is appropriate to give to a friend or family member who is moving into a new home.

If you're preparing a bouquet for man, there are some flowers that will express your sentiments accurately. For instance, daffodils represent chivalry, and daisies denote fidelity. These flowers are both yellow, which is the color for loyalty and friendship. If you want to add a splash of color to your bouquet, the gladiolus flower, which signifies strength of character, is a good choice.

When giving a bouquet with a variety of flowers, it's also nice to include a decorative card explaining what each of the flowers mean. This way, the recipient can not only enjoy the beautifully colorful flower arrangement, but they can also read about how special they are to you.

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